Origin
Midland, MI
Late night in Midland on Sunday
Local time
1:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
31°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Midland, MI to Flint, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
63 mi
101 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Midland, MI
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Trip Overview
Embarking on this 63-mile journey from Midland to Flint, Michigan, is a straightforward undertaking, typically completed in under an hour. This route is ideal as a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. With an estimated fuel cost of just $10, it's an economical option for connecting these two Midwest communities. The drive offers a familiar feel, predominantly utilizing local roads with a few highway stretches. Its short distance and low cost make it a practical choice for a quick relocation or a short excursion within the state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 36.3 mi | 38m |
| Lyon Road | 14.7 mi | 15m |
| UAW Freeway | 10 mi | 10m |
| West Buttles Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Court Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Chavez Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Jerome Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 36.3 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Midland, MI and Flint, MI.
1
Start on M 20
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Jerome Street
2
Turn right onto US 10 BUS; M 20
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Buttles Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn straight onto US 10 BUS; M 20
15 mi
·
15 min
·
Lyon Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 140A
Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw
5
Merge onto I 75; US 23
36 mi
·
38 min
·
I 75; US 23
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 475
10.0 mi
·
10 min
·
UAW Freeway
Exit 125
Toward I 475: Downtown Flint
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 7
Toward M 21
8
Continue on Chavez Drive
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Chavez Drive
9
Turn right onto M 21
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
East Court Street
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left
68 ft
·
6 sec
11
Turn right
93 ft
·
6 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.5 miles from Midland, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 62.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 10 BUS; M 20 / West Buttles Street
Turn right onto US 10 BUS; M 20 / West Buttles Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
15.5 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 140A
Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw
6
52.2 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
I 475 / UAW Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 475 / UAW Freeway toward I 475: Downtown Flint
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 125
Toward I 475: Downtown Flint
5
62.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
Take the exit toward M 21
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 7
Toward M 21
6
62.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
M 21 / East Court Street
Turn right onto M 21 / East Court Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.85 one way
$19.70 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.81 | $21.63 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.12 | $24.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.91 | $27.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.61 | $3.02 |
| Efficient EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.51 | $2.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.2 | 0 | $8.82 | $4.03 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Flint, MI
Late night in Flint on Sunday
Local time
1:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
15 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 9m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 56-minute trip, covering 63 miles without any highway percentage. The route follows West Buttles Street and Lyon Road before merging onto I-75 South. Given the absence of long highway stretches, you'll be navigating a more connected, urban-style environment for much of the journey. This profile suggests a drive where you'll be adjusting speed and direction frequently, rather than settling into a consistent pace on an open road. It's a drive characterized by its numerous intersections and transitions through different local areas.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 36.3 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Lyon Road. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 10 BUS; M 20 / West Buttles Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 10 BUS; M 20 / West Buttles Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 52.2 miles (I 475 / UAW Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 63 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 36.3 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 10 BUS; M 20 / West Buttles Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 52.2 miles (I 475 / UAW Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Flint, MI before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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